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Northampton teenager enjoys ‘amazing’ experience playing on Wimbledon’s famous grass courts
A 13-year-old Northampton tennis player enjoyed an “amazing” experience after earning the chance to compete on the famous grass courts at Wimbledon.
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Plans to turn two Northampton homes into care facilities postponed after more than 100 objections
The council has voted to postpone its decision on plans to turn two homes on the same Northampton street into new care facilities, as councillors criticised the project for “scant detail”.
Plans for three new homes on disused Northampton land thrown out again
A rejected plan to build three family homes on a disused piece of land near a Northampton community centre has been dismissed at appeal.
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New 30mph speed limit changes come into force on six roads near Northampton
A new 30mph speed limit has been introduced across six roads in a village near Northampton.
Two men attacked outside Northampton pub as police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted outside a pub in Northampton.
Firefighters battle clubhouse fire at Kingsthorpe Golf Club as flames and smoke billow from roof
The roof of the clubhouse at Kingsthorpe Golf Club has now been totally destroyed by fire and crews battle to contain the blaze.
Petrol station taped off by police in Northampton town centre following incident
A supermarket petrol station in Northampton town centre was taped off by police following a burglary.
More than 200 Northampton town centre businesses sent to court by West Northamptonshire Council in one day over unpaid BID bills
More than 200 Northampton town centre businesses have been sent to court by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) over unpaid Business Improvement District (BID) bills so far this year.
Euro vape shop in Northampton could lose its licence following police raid
A Northampton shop could lose its licence after hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes were found on its premises following a police operation.
Firefighters tackle three-acre blaze at Northampton grassland after sunlight hits discarded bottle
A discarded glass bottle sparked a fire which ripped through around three acres of grass and vegetation at a popular Northampton park.
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When UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years will be visible this week - and how to watch livestream
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
Driver who caused A5 crash which left two injured among these 27 offenders sentenced by Northampton magistrates
Other offences dealt with include carrying a knife and meat cleaver, drink driving, possession of cannabis, assaults on police, shoplifting …
Police appeal after man follows women and indecently exposes himself at busy Northampton retail park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man followed women through a busy Northampton retail park car park before indecently exposing himself to them.
Witness appeal after man dies in car accident near Wellingborough
Police officers investigating a fatal collision in Wollaston, near Wellingborough, are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Popular nursery near Northampton gets fresh new look as part of rebrand
A day nursery in a Northamptonshire village has been refurbished and rebranded as it begins what its operators have described as a "new chapter".
Council reveals £300m roads repair challenge as it pledges to move away from 'pothole culture'
West Northamptonshire Council says it would cost around £300 million to bring every road across its network up to the standard residents would ideally expect.
NLive Radio appeals for Northampton's help as university funding comes to an end
Northampton community radio station NLive Radio has launched a major fundraising appeal as it prepares to become an independent organisation after more than a decade of financial support from the University of Northampton.
Second man charged with murder by detectives investigating death of teenager in Northampton
A second man has been charged with murder by detectives investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy in Northampton, police have confirmed.
West Northamptonshire Council falls short of five-year housing land supply target
A newly published planning report has highlighted West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, despite having thousands of homes in the pipeline.
Go-ahead for 80 homes near Northampton despite protest over flooding
Plans to build up to 80 homes next to a Northampton village have been given outline approval by the council, despite residents’ concerns over flooding.